Central States Fairgrounds
Central States Fairgrounds
800 San Francisco St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Telephone: (605) 355-3861
www.centralstatesfair.com
Perched on the eastern slopes of South Dakota’s Black Hills, Rapid City encompasses both prairie and mountain, a convergence of landscapes that many residents and visitors find extraordinarily beautiful. Fortunately, the city has taken its stewardship of its gorgeous park-like setting seriously. The forty-five acre Central States Fairgrounds can accommodate sporting and meeting groups ranging from 25 to 6,000 or more.
Quick Notes
224-unit campground with water and electric
Over 14,000 sq. ft. indoor exhibit space
4,500 seat grandstand
8-acre asphalt display area
Food service locations on grounds
Parking for 8,000 vehicles
Rentals of bleachers, bobcat, forklift, tractor with accessories, chairs, tables and sound systems
Stall rental for 360 permanent enclosed stalls and 150 portable stalls
Year-round staff
Meeting Capacities
| Name | Size | Square Foot | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridger Steel Pavillion | 80'x80' | 6,400 | 350 |
| Creative Arts Building | 50'x100' | 4,326 | 350 |
| Event Center | 280'x400' | 118,000 | 5,000+ |
| Event Center Arena | 150'x325' 75'x200' (Trade Show Size) | -- | -- |
| Fine Arts Building | 75'x75' | 5,625 | 400 |
| Lion's Building | 50'x50' | 2,500 | 200 |
| Pigeon Building | 68'x68' | 4,362 | 350 |
| Soule Building | 120'x100' | 12,000 | 500 |
| Grandstands | -- | -- | 4,500 |
| Bray Outdoor Arena | 150'x300' | -- | -- |
| Rounds Outdoor Arena | 150'x300' | -- | -- |
This major events facility, just minutes from historic downtown and easily accessible from Highway 44 and Interstate 90, regularly accommodates sporting events ranging in size from small groups of 25 to major championships with thousands of spectators. As a favorite location for indoor motocross, equestrian events and trade show, Central States Fairgrounds is no stranger to major events.
Quick Notes
- Grandstand seats 6,000
- Park facilities for 8,000+ vehicles
- 225-unit campground
- 60,000 sq. ft. of indoor exhibit space
- Eight-acre outdoor asphalt display area
- Indoor arena and events center
- Three outdoor arenas
Sports
- Motocross
- Equestrian & Rodeo
